Re: [ontolog-forum] Ontology development method

[Paola Di Maio <paola.dimaio@xxxxxxxxx>]

Marc

I have been reviewing/evaluating ontology engineering methods in recent years, and indeed
the book you mention below has been one of my early sources of refence

Several criteria can help you decide which methodology is best suited to your project
scope/goal of the ontology is one of them, but the organisational environment in which the ontology is developed
and is to be deployed, also bear great impact

Since the publication of that book, several things have happened, namely the development of
'modular ontologies, and collaborative ontologies and lots more etc etc

I have developed a 'just enough ontology engineering' approach (standing on the shoulder of one of my favourite giants, Ed Yourdon)
which helps individuals and companies make the most of the many methodological choices based on the rationale
that you may never get around to reviewing all the possible choices

.I ll pitch  you offlist with it

Paola Di Maio

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 11:32 AM, <marc.l.walker@xxxxxx> wrote:

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me by sharing some thoughts on and/or experiences of using ontological development methods. I am about to embark on the development of a business related ontology and would like to use an appropriate method to provide credibility and guidance to the development process. Also using a method would help the members of the team who are relatively new to this.

The three methods I am considering are:
* OTK method - On-to-Knowledge
* Methontology
* Ushold and King

The source for each method comes from the publication by Springer - Ontological Engineering.

The ontology will be developed in protégé v4 and will support software developers, vendors and the construction of enterprise knowledge bases. We also expect the ontology to evolve incrementally but I would like to have a recognised method to support the design and review activities.

What would be useful would be any comments on the methods - I have not used any of the three - or suggestions to other methods to consider.

Thanks in advance

Rgds
Marc


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